Hosted by Iraq Marine veteran, Jan Bender, IN THEIR BOOTS is a compelling new magazine show about the dramatic impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having on us - the people here at home. The show will feature our Iraq and Afghanistan service men and women and their families in stories and situations that have universal appeal.
IN THEIR BOOTS is funded by a grant from the Iraq Afghanistan Deployment Impact fund (IADIF) and produced by Brave New Foundation. IN THEIR BOOTS is webcast live every Wednesday at 7pm EDT/4pm PDT at www.intheirboots.com.
Upcoming episodes:
"Departure" airs 8/13/08 and 8/20/08
"War Scar" airs on 8/27/08 and 9/3/08
"We Regret to Inform You" airs on 9/10/08, 9/17/08, and 9/24/08.
Sorry I have been away... I hope that all is well with you... Please know that all of my friends here were thought of and prayed for.. God bless.. love and hugs Joyce
"In Their Boots" - an excellent site! Thank you to the entire crew for doing this.
My son is halfway through his 15 month deployment, and it seems like an eternity until March 2009. The Army is getting better at keeping the families of single soldiers informed (Virtual Family Readiness web site and e-mails from Rear Detachment), but we are unable to participate in the support workshops and counseling sessions available to spouses living on base.
In a crowd you're bound to spot him, He's standing so very tall Not too much impresses him; He's seen and done it all.
His hair is short, his eyes are sharp, But his smile's a little blue.
It's the only indication of the hell that he's gone through.
He belongs to a sacred brotherhood, Always Faithful 'til the end.
He has walked right into battle and walked back out again.
Many people think him foolish for having no regrets about having lived through many times others would forget.
He's the first to go and last to know, But never questions why, On whether it is right or wrong, But only do or die.
He walks a path most won't take and has lost much along the way, but he thinks a lot of freedom, it's a small price to pay.
Yes, he has chosen to live a life Off the beaten track, Knowing well each time he's called, He might not make it back.
So, next time you see a Soldier Standing proud and true, Be grateful for all he's given; He's given it for you.
Don't go up and ask him What's it's like to be in war; Just thank God that it's your country He's always fighting for And thank him too for all the hell He's seen in that shade of green; thank him for having the guts to be a United States Soldier. "
